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H.R. 538 115th Congress House

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

Official title: To redesignate Ocmulgee National Monument in the State of Georgia and revise its boundary, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 13, 2017 Introduced by: Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. Democratic · Georgia See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources GeorgiaGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasLand transfers
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.
May 9, 2017
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-50.
Mar 30, 2017
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 1, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 31, 2017
Received in the Senate.
Jan 30, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 8 (Roll no. 67). (text: CR H714)
Jan 30, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 30, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H720-721)
Jan 30, 2017
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 30, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
Jan 30, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H714-716)
Jan 30, 2017
Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 30, 2017 House · vote #67 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 396–8 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 9, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act

(Sec. 3) This bill redesignates the Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia as the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.

The boundary of the park is adjusted to include approximately 2,100 acres.

The Department of the Interior may acquire lands and interests within the boundaries of the park by donation, purchase from a willing seller, or exchange, but not by condemnation.

Interior shall administer any acquired land as part of the park.

(Sec. 4) Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the Ocmulgee River corridor between the cities of Macon and Hawkinsville, Georgia, to :

  • evaluate the national significance of the study area;
  • determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a unit of the National Park System; and
  • consider other alternatives for the preservation, protection, and interpretation of the study area by the federal government, state or local government entities, or private and nonprofit organizations.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 135 Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jan 13, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 538: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-538/
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"H.R. 538: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-538/.
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